el nene
baby · boy · kid
Es una persona muy pequeña que acaba de nacer o tiene pocos años de vida.
Definition & meaning
Nene is an informal, affectionate word for a little boy or baby. Depending on the region and context, it can also mean son, kid, or sweetheart.
Grammar & Word origin
- Masculine noun: el nene; plural: los nenes.
- The feminine form is nena .
- It comes from childlike or nursery speech.
Synonyms & antonyms
- niño — “boy” or “child”; more neutral and broadly used.
- bebé — “baby”; specifically a very young child.
- chiquillo — “little boy” or “kid”; informal, with usage varying by region.
There is no direct antonym. Adulto can contrast with it when referring to a child.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
El nene juega en el parque toda la tarde.noun
The baby plays in the park all afternoon.
El nene come su comida.noun
The baby eats his food.
Dos nenes leen libros en la biblioteca.noun
Two boys read books in the library.
Los nenes estaban muy contentos en la escuela.noun
The kids were very happy at school.
El nene corre rápido hacia su casa.noun
The little boy runs quickly toward his house.
El nene estaba triste porque perdió su pelota.noun
The little boy was sad because he lost his ball.
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